Way to grow, Berkeley: new Downtown Area Plan sets a good path for future growth

A chance to make East Bay bus service better

Plan moves forward for a more vibrant, walkable Japantown

Wait, wait... don't tell me... TransForm was on NPR?!

Mark those calendars for the Transit-Oriented Development Marketplace and more!

Take action to support more federal funding for public transportation

You've been experiencing firsthand the recent fare hikes and service cuts to public transportation and know this needs to stop. TransForm was recently a part of a mock funeral to mourn the brutal cuts to public transportation happening across the country and encourage support of HR 2746, a bill currently in the U.S. House of Representatives that would restore federal funding for public transportation operations. See photos from the mock funeral and ask your Congressperson to support HR 2746.

TransForm is hiring - help us spread the word

TransForm currently has four job openings we hope you'll consider applying for or sharing with your contacts. These include a field organizer on federal transportation issues, a part-time organizer in Contra Costa County, and two Safe Routes to Schools positions. Read the current job openings.

Court of Appeals finds raids of public transportation funds illegal

We were thrilled when the California Court of Appeals ruled that the continued raids of public transportation funds for the General Fund are illegal. This ruling could mean the return of hundreds of millions of dollars in desperately needed funding for public transportation. However, the Governor has appealed the decision to the California Supreme Court. Get the whole story on the case.

What we told the White House last week

Last week, the Great Communities Collaborative (a partnership coordinated by TransForm) presented to senior administration officials on how the Collaborative is empowering residents to shape the future of their communities and make the entire region more sustainable. Read more about this meeting with White House officials.

At the July 22 meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Commissioner Sue Lempert said she couldn't in good conscience support additional funding for the Oakland Airport Connector due to troubling, still-unanswered questions on the cost and likely low ridership for the proposed $500 million Oakland Airport Connector. We are proud of Commissioners Lempert, Daly, and Bates for voting against the additional $140 million in funding. Read more about the Oakland Airport Connector.

Way to grow, Berkeley: new Downtown Area Plan sets a good path for future growth

After years of meetings and debate, the Berkeley City Council finally adopted a Downtown Area Plan. The final Plan included important provisions for focusing future growth within walking distance of the downtown Berkeley BART Station and improving walking, biking, and public transportation options - all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more about the plan and thank City Council members for supporting it. And PS: please do NOT sign the petition now being circulated to cancel the new Plan.

Mark those calendars for the Transit-Oriented Development Marketplace and more!

On September 24, the fourth annual Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Marketplace at the San Jose Hilton will include: expert panels on cities' TOD plans; workshops on design, financing, and policies for TOD; and a walking tour of downtown San Jose. Learn more about the Marketplace.